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THE PARTY
A chic mix of more than 500 guests brought their purchasing power to Barneys New York’s Chicago store for a shopping event benefiting the Children’s Research Fund.THE SCENE
Arriving guests headed to the second-floor shoe salon, where they were greeted with Champagne and cocktails. Armed with an exclusive discount (and the knowledge that a portion of the night’s sales would benefit CRF), style-savvy shoppers browsed the latest collections while nibbling savory hors d’oeuvres and chocolate petit fours. Lauded makeup guru Tony Surratt, who recently launched a new cosmetics line, was also on hand to provide one-on-one beauty consultations.THE HIGHLIGHTS
Adding to the evening’s excitement was a selection of luxe prizes, such as designer shoes, jaw-dropping earrings and a sleek assortment of men’s tailored clothing, that were won with the purchase of the lucky key that would unlock their tempting packaging. By the end of the night, more than $120,000 was raised for children’s medical research. –Photography by Barry Brecheisen